CAMFED
Assistant Management Accountant (UK) - Maternity Cover
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Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant - Maternity Cover
Location: UK Salary: £30,987 pa Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), 15-month Fixed Term – Maternity Cover, Hybrid Reports to: Management Accountant
Eligibility & Right to Work
⚠️ This role is open only to candidates with independent Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the contract. Please note: CAMFED does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence and cannot provide visa sponsorship.
About CAMFED
CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) empowers girls and young women in rural Africa to complete school, access economic opportunities, and lead change as role models, activists, and philanthropists. Their work supports vulnerable girls transitioning from primary to secondary education, into vocational training, and onwards to leadership.
Principle Accountability
The Assistant Management Accountant will provide financial and analytical support to the UK Finance team during a fixed-term maternity cover. Responsibilities include:
- Reconciliation: Income received and preparation of journal entries
- Financial Reporting: Monthly reconciliations, reports for UK departments, and quarterly Gift Aid/Gift in Kind claims
- Audit Support: Assistance during the annual external audit
- General Administration: Preparation of authorisations, expense reviews, and intercompany payments
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Key Responsibilities
Expenditure Management
- Administrate the purchase ledger, documenting and approving vendor payments.
- Post weekly payment runs and generate bank payment files with remittance advices.
- Process petty cash transactions and staff expense claims.
- Authorise staff travel expenditure and credit card transactions in the financial system.
Accruals & Prepayments
- Prepare schedules for cash flows and interim year-end adjustments.
Income Administration
- Review bank statements against financial records.
- Compile income reports for donations, liaising with fundraising teams to ensure accurate system entry.
- Reconcile donation income with payment received and forecast future collections.
Financial Reporting
- Generate monthly management reports for UK departments.
- Reconcile monthly balance sheets.
- Support annual external audit.
- Input UK office timesheets.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Financial qualification: Degree in accounting or related field (or working towards a professional accountancy qualification).
- Technical skills:
- Strong numeracy/financial awareness and excellent Excel proficiency.
- Full Microsoft Office competency.
- Soft skills:
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Fast learner with meticulous attention to detail.
- Deadline-driven and organised.
- Clear oral/written communication in a dynamic team.
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Complementary Qualities
- Interest in international development; understanding of CAMFED’s mission would be advantageous.
Flexibility Note
This role may adapt to evolving organisational needs. The profile is intentionally broad to support pivotal growth periods.
CAMFED Values – Expectations for Candidates
All staff must reflect CAMFED’s core values:
- Focus on the girl as client
- Partner with the Community
- Transparency and Accountability
Employment & Approach:
- CAMFED is an equal opportunities employer, committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (with particular inclusion of marginalised groups).
- No application fees or personal financial details will be requested.
Safety & Compliance
CAMFED prohibits sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination, or harassment. Verification process includes background/reference checks and employment eligibility confirmation.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 – Apply via the official website: http://www.camfed.org
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